CarVerify

Free Car Check

T579 OVG

1999 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,737 mi
Last recorded130,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9396,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 OVG
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 130,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,784 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,784 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,127 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 111,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,712 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 104,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 104,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 80,092 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Full Saab 93 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T579 OVG is a 1999 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 96,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T579 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T579 OVG?

You can check the full history of T579 OVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T579 OVG registered?

T579 OVG is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T579 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T579 OVG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T579 OVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T579 OVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.